Primary dysmenorrhea: pathophysiology, improvement of diagnostic and treatment possibilities by T.V. Fartushok, N.V. Fartushok

“…In women with typical symptoms, dysmenorrhea can be diagnosed on the basis of medical information without physical pelvic examination, empirical treatment should be initiated, including nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs and/or oral contraceptives, because it is a functional condition resulting from an imbalance in the hormonal regulation of myometrial contraction. …”
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Differences in prevalence and associated factors of underweight and overweight/obesity according to rural–urban residence strata among women of reproductive age in Bangladesh: evid... by Rajat Das Gupta, Mohammad Rashidul Hashan, Gulam Muhammed Al Kibria, Brendan Day

“…Rural women who used contraceptives had significantly decreased odds (adjusted OR (AOR) 0.8, 95% CI 0.7 to 0.9) of being underweight compared with contraceptive non-users; no such association was noted in urban women. …”
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Anemia Prevalence and Risk Factors in Two of Ethiopia’s Most Anemic Regions among Women: A Cross-Sectional Study by Gebru Gebremeskel Gebrerufael, Bsrat Tesfay Hagos

“…The region, usage of contraceptives, being pregnant at the time, ANC follow-up, toilet facilities, parity, and marital status all had a substantial impact on anemia. …”
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C1 Inhibitor Deficiency and Angioedema of the Small Intestine Masquerading as Crohn’s Disease by Kelly W Burak, Gary R May

“…Attacks of abdominal pain began after starting oral contraceptives and have not returned since stopping the birth control pill. …”
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Successful Conservative Management of a Dislocated IUD by Hasan Ali Inal, Zeynep Ozturk Inal, Ender Alkan

“…Background. Intrauterine contraceptive devices (IUDs) are widely utilized all over the world owing to their low cost and high efficacy. …”
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Risk Factors for Recurrent Ectopic Pregnancy: A Case - Control Study by Abdullah Karaer, Sabri Cavkaytar, İsmail Mert, Sertaç Batıoğlu

“…The information collected for each woman included socio-demographic characteristics, smoking status, reproductive, sexual, contraceptive and medical histories (including PID). …”
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Clinical Effects of Topical Tacrolimus on Fox-Fordyce Disease by Hilal Kaya Erdoğan, Işıl Bulur, Zeliha Kaya

“…Topical, intralesional steroids, topical tretinoin, adapalene, clindamycin, benzoyl peroxide, oral contraceptives, isotretinoin, phototherapy, electrocauterisation, excision-liposuction and curettage, and fractional carbon dioxide laser are among the treatment options. …”
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Modifiable Risk Factors Including Self-Perceived Stress for Breast Cancer in Hong Kong: A Case-Control Study of 10 757 Subject by Winnie Yeo, Lok-Wa Yuen, Kelvin Kam-Fai Tsoi, Emily Ying-Yang Chan, Carol C Kwok, Inda Soong, Ting-Ying Ng, Joanne Chiu, Miranda Chan, Sharon Wing-Wai Chan, Ting-Ting Wong, Yolanda Ho-Yan Chan, Lawrence Pui-Ki Li, Chun-Chung Yau, Wai-Ka Hung, Polly Suk-Yee Cheung

“…Conclusions: In our locality, high-stress level, meat- and dairy-rich diet, reproductive history, use of oral contraceptives, and being overweight/obese were identified to be modifiable risk factors for breast cancer. …”
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p16 expression in patient with Loop Electrosurgical Excision Procedure (LEEP) by Putu Erika Paskarani, I Gede Sastra Winata, Elisa Laura Oktrinita Sitohang, Felyanto Felyanto, Sang Ayu Putu Yuliantini

“…HIGHLIGHTS • Clinicopathologic characteristic of patient with LEEP procedures dominated by women above 35 years old, with total parity less than 3 and without history of contraceptive usage. • The p16 expression analyzed by immunohistochemistry technique. …”
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The Hubungan Lama Pemakaian Suntik DMPA dengan Penurunan Libido pada Akseptor Suntik DMPA di Praktik Mandiri Bidan Hana Sri Wuryaningsih Parakan by Hana Sri Wuryaningsih, Dian Monalisa Rusliani, Riska Ismawati Hakim

“…Long-term use of DMPA injectable contraceptives can lower estrogen levels, affect hormone metabolism, and lower serum estradiol levels, resulting in decreased female sexual function. …”
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How Much Does AMH Really Vary in Normal Women? by Antonio La Marca, Valentina Grisendi, Georg Griesinger

“…Finally changes in AMH serum levels in two conditions of ovarian quiescence, namely contraceptives use and pregnancy, will be discussed. The present review aims at guiding researchers and clinicians in interpreting AMH values and fluctuations in various research and clinical scenarios.…”
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Services availability and readiness assessment of adolescent sexual and reproductive health in primary healthcare facilities: evidence from selected districts in Ghana by Michel Adurayi Amenah, Jacob Novignon, Ama Pokuaa Fenny, Irene A. Agyepong, Tim Ensor

“…Results The study highlighted significant disparities in the availability and readiness of essential ASRH services (HIV services, family planning, contraceptive pills, IUCD provisions, and male condoms) across selected districts and facility types. …”
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Bacterial Vaginosis Bacterial and Epithelial Cell Adhesion Molecules by Şayeste Demirezen, Aydan Mutlu, Sinan Beksaç

“…However, the vaginal flora can be changed because of birth, taking antibiotics and contraceptive pills. Thus, whereas Lactobacilli population decreases, Gardnerella vaginalis and mixed anaerobic bacteria population increase and this situation causes an infection named Bacterial vaginosis. …”
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Catamenial Hemoptysis and Pneumothoraces in a Patient with Cystic Fibrosis by Chris M Parker, Robert Nolan, M Diane Lougheed

“…Danazol was discontinued postoperatively, and she was started on an oral contraceptive. Eighteen months post-transplant, she has not experienced a recurrence of her catamenial symptoms, despite having resumed a regular menstrual cycle.…”
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THE STRATEGY OF ANTIMICROBIAL THERAPY OF ACUTE UNCOMPLICATED PYELONEPHRITIS FROM THE POSITION OF ETIOLOGICAL DATA by A. D. Kaprin, A. A. Kostin, S. V. Popov

“…Obstructive uropathy, foreign body, vesicoureteral reflux, sexual activity, use of local contraceptives contribute to the upward development of urinary infection. …”
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Smoking and Diseases of the Gastrointestinal System: An Epidemiological Review with Special Reference to Sex Differences by Mary Jane Ashley

“…The possible interaction between smoking and oral contraceptives with regard to the risk of CD deserves further study. …”
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Pulmonary Embolism as a Rare Complication of Clomiphene Therapy: A Case Report and Literature Review by Vinod Solipuram, Kishor Pokharel, Temple Ihedinmah

“…Certain medications like oral contraceptives and hormone replacement therapies have been associated with PE. …”
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Daisaikoto for Menstrual Pain: A Lesson from a Case with Menstrual Pain Successfully Treated with Daisaikoto by Yuko Horiba, Tetsuhiro Yoshino, Kenji Watanabe

“…Usually gynecologists prescribe analgesics and/or low-dose oral contraceptives. However, such treatment is not always effective and sometimes causes an adverse effect, such as stomach pain or low body temperature. …”
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Under-Five Mortality and Associated Risk Factors in Rural Settings of Ethiopia: Evidences from 2016 Ethiopian Demographic and Health Survey by Shewayiref Geremew Gebremichael, Setegn Muche Fenta

“…Differences in regions, educated parents, born in singleton, public sector delivery, nonavailability of occupation of parents, mothers older than 16 at first birth, breastfeeding, use of a contraceptive method, child vaccination, higher number of family size, repeated antenatal visits, and preceding birth interval play a significant role regarding the survival of under-five children. …”
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Chemopreventative potential of Salsola tuberculatiformis Botch and Compound A in the differential regulation of IL-1Ra:IL-1α in UVB exposed skin keratinocytes by T. Magcwebeba, L. McEvoy, S. Hayward, T. Tait, J.L Quanson, L. Kelbe, WCA Gelderblom, M. Lilly, A.C Swart, P. Swart

“…This compound has demonstrated similar contraceptive and steroidogenic properties as the original extract from S. tuberculatiformis. …”
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